US Bridges

SR 59 over Breakneck Creek

Fair

Portage County, Ohio · 0.14 MI E of SR 261 · Structure no. 6701787

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,596
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 59 over Breakneck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 59 over Breakneck Creek in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16,596 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,035 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 59
CrossesBreakneck Creek
Location0.14 MI E of SR 261
RouteState Highway 59
StateOhio
Coordinates41.15587, -81.31882
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,596 (2015)
Projected traffic23,035 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 59 over Breakneck Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SR 59 over Breakneck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 59 over Breakneck Creek carry?

About 16,596 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 59 over Breakneck Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SR 59 over Breakneck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.